West Cork Literary Festival – Bantry, Co. Cork, 17th July - 23rd July 2016
The West Cork Literary Festival is one of Ireland's leading literary events. Featuring an exciting schedule of 5 day workshops, taught by highly experienced writers and creative writing teachers, a range of subjects are included: The Novel, Short Story, Memoir, Writing for Children and Poetry. Editor sessions also run throughout the week, giving ambitious writers the opportunity to have their work reviewed by a professional editor. Panel discussions concerning topics about publishing, finding an agent and the business of writing are also programmed. A great event!
For more information: http://www.westcorkmusic.ie/literaryfestival/
Skibbereen Arts Festival – Skibbereen, Co. Cork, 22nd July – 3rd August 2016
A unique festival, highlighting music, film, art and poetry in West Cork! The programme also features some stunning nature and history walks and lots of interesting and educational workshops for all ages. The ethos of this remarkable festival is 'inclusion and accessibility' and everything is very reasonably priced with many free events and many opportunities to view or to take part.
For more information: http://www.discoverireland.ie/whats-on/skibbereen-arts-festival/512715
Schull Regatta – Schull, Co. Cork, 6th – 7th August 2016
A fantastic event, be sure to come along and see a host of sailors, oarsmen and women compete in a championship course of coastal rowing; and enjoy events like sailing, swimming, tug of war, children's sports, outdoor music, a parade and fireworks.
For more information: http://www.discoverireland.ie/whats-on/schull-regatta-2016/511841
Masters of Tradition – Bantry, Co. Cork, 17th - 21st August 2016
Masters of Tradition celebrates Irish traditional music with concerts in the intimate venues of St Brendan's Church and Bantry House, Bantry, and has become one of the most popular festivals in the Irish traditional music calendar. Curated by the internationally renowned fiddler Martin Hayes, it celebrates traditional music in its purest form and creates the space for the heart of the tradition to be exposed.
For more information: http://www.westcorkmusic.ie/mastersoftradition
Baltimore Deep Sea Angling Festival – Baltimore, Co. Cork, 25th August 2016
Celebrating its 50th birthday this year, the Baltimore Deep Sea Angling Festival, south west Ireland's oldest sea angling competition, is known for exciting fishing and good company. The four-day competition usually attracts around 60 anglers from both Ireland and abroad, and is open to all – either individually or as a team.
For more information: http://www.baltimoreseaangling.com/
